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Vitamin E Deficient - So I went to Ottawa today b/c I have had such a rough couple of weeks, with no energy, dehydration etc.  They did my bloodwork and found that I am Vit E Deficient.  I am now on som...

I think this was dumping??? -           So last week my parish priest called me at home and begged that I would sing Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah song (with words changed) for the end of the year mass and grad ce...

Is this normal?? - So it has been 2 1/2 weeks out from surgery, and I am doing well.  Have lost 35 pounds so far including optifast, and that  (sorry guys)  includes period weight, so who knows what ...

Protein Shake Qu. - If I make a shake which has 36 gr of protein and add in some greek yogurt which takes me up to another 10 gr that would be 46gr. of protein in my shake.  However, how much is actua...

SF Jello - Lately I have been having sf jello as a dessert after my meal- perhaps 2-3 tsp.  But, you know how you can't have liquids with your meal (and not that this is a whole lot) but, by ...

Post- Op Appt in Ottawa -       So yesturday I had my post op app. in Ottawa.  I did well, I am down 31 pounds!  That is so exciting!  Everything looks good, I can go swimming in a week, and next week I can...

Super Whey Protein Shot - Has anybody every heard of this?  I bought it for $2 in walmart in the US and I am planning to take it to my appointment to see if I can have it.  It is called "Super Whey Protein ...

Surgery in Ottawa- My Experience - So... last Monday I had surgery in Ottawa along with Lil Stinker and another lady who is not on the OH board but will be shortly.  It was not what I was expecting.  It was probably...

What do I pack?? Surgery Tomorrow - OK so here is it- surgery is tomorrow and in a few hours I will begin packing- so what do I bring?  I already have earplugs and a book, underwear, but what about pj's? shampoo? deo...

Kingston Group - Thanks everybody for coming out last night and thanks Shawn for organizing our event!  It was great to meet you all and I look forward to the next time we meet! 

1 week on optifast... - 1 week on optifast and 13 pounds gone!  I am very excited!!!  It has been hard a few times and I can't wait until it is over so I can eat mushroom soup! lol Only 2 more weeks to go...

Day 5 Optifast - OK It is day 5 and... I am down 12 pounds!!!!!  I thought every day that it was just water weight etc the way I was going down and I thought that I would gain some back up through ...

Books/TV in hospital? - Did you get a tv while you were in the hospital?  If so did you use it much? how many channels?  I'm a little adhd and I think even staying in bed that long will be difficult for m...

Optifast Qu- Is this normal?? - I am on day 3 of optifast and since yesturday I seem to be going to the bathroom every 45 min to go pee.  Is this normal?? Thanks!

Diabetis & Optifast (Need Help!) - I have been on optifast for three days now and for the first time in a very long time I am experiencing lows and highs.  I have already placed a call into Ottawa to speak to a nurs...

I Finally Got My Date!!!! - I finally got my date for surgery!!!  Lana called today while I was teaching and confirmed the date as June 6th in Ottawa. I start optifast on Monday.  I am excited yet nervous abo...

Odour Questions- Sensitive Topic for Females - This may seem like a dumb question, but...for those people that have had wls, have you found that there is a stronger genital odour afterwards?  The reason I ask- I know somebody t...

Surgeon Appt- Ottawa - So today I met with Dr. Yelle, he seemed to be nice enough.  Unfortunately for me my healthcard had expired so after my appointment I quickly got a new one and called it back in.  ...

Questions for Surgeons - As many of you know, I will be meeting the surgeon this Tuesday in Ottawa.  I have my own list of questions for him, but was wondering what some of yours were when you met him/her?...

Ottawa Wait Times- Not Good - I just called Ottawa to ask how long after your surgeons appointment is the surgery and the lady told me 6-8 weeks.  To say that this pisses me off is an understatement.  I would h...

Ottawa Optifast - How did you pay for the optifast in Ottawa?  cash? credit card? cheque?  Thanks!   Also.... did you pay for the optifast right after you saw the surgeon (even if you have no date) ...

Ottawa - Has anybody heard any news from Ottawa lately?  How is the booking and surgery list going?  It seems that I always hear about Toronto, but nothing from Ottawa!   I know that people...

No More Kellog's Protein Drink - Went to the US this afternoon.  I went through a couple of different grocery store plus Ollie's and there was no Kellog's Protein Drink to be found.    Oh well, I'll be down in Syr...

Time from Surgeon's Appt- Ottawa - Could anybody give an approximate time frame of when they see the surgeon to actually having the surgery?  (For Ottawa patients only)  I know in TO everything moves quite fast, but...

Coffee Night on Gananoque - Tomorrow night we'll meet in Gananoque at Tim Horton's at 7pm.  See you all then!